By Rob Bamforth, principal analyst, Quocirca Despite nearly a decade of hype and predictions that it would be the next major revolution, M2M (machine-to-machine) still often falls short of expectations. Why is that? Some forecasts project enormous growth and massive market opportunities, but they aren’t always measuring the same things. Some predictions count the number … Read more

Three UK has awarded a multi-million-pound backhaul contract to CityFibre, the UK’s largest alternative provider of full-fibre infrastructure. Founded in 2012, CityFibre has expanded rapidly, running network projects in more than 60 towns and cities with plans to reach eight million homes across the country. Under the new agreement, CityFibre will provide backhaul connectivity to … Read more

Google has long faced criticism for lacking a clear, cohesive strategy for messaging, despite having the resources and reach to lead the market. For a company of its size and innovation, a straightforward approach to a mature product category like messaging should be achievable. Instead, the current fragmentation has become a source of frustration for … Read more

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has strengthened its long-term network partnership with Ericsson in India through substantial 4G and 5G contracts that will significantly expand Ericsson’s presence across the country. Under the agreement, Ericsson will upgrade existing 4G infrastructure and roll out 5G technology in the telecom circles where it already supports Vi’s network. The Swedish vendor … Read more

Ericsson is accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation by leveraging its extensive 5G capabilities and global expertise. The company today outlined a vision to help Thailand advance toward a robust digital economy, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable network infrastructure. At the heart of Ericsson’s initiative is the newly completed 5G Innovation and Experience Studio located at … Read more

Singtel has launched RE:AI, a cloud service designed to make artificial intelligence technologies broadly accessible to organisations of all sizes. RE:AI combines AI compute infrastructure—such as graphics processing units (GPUs) and storage—with integrated AI workspaces and development tools, all delivered through Singtel’s orchestration platform Paragon. Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo, said many enterprises … Read more

Ofcom, the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, has announced a pilot program for a new generation of “white space” devices that operate in unused gaps of the radio spectrum. The pilot will use white space to run controlled broadcasts that avoid interfering with existing spectrum users. Access will be tightly managed: broadcasters will be allowed to … Read more

T-Mobile’s Un-carrier strategy has resonated with customers and disrupted the industry by rejecting long-standing conventions in favor of more modern approaches. While this particular announcement may have felt less dramatic than some earlier Un-carrier events, it still delivered meaningful improvements for both consumers and business customers. John Legere, T-Mobile’s outspoken CEO, drove the message home … Read more

The first Digital Connectivity Index reveals that the UK must build momentum to climb the international rankings and capture the significant economic and social benefits of better digital infrastructure. The index, compiled by economic modelling specialists Oxford Analytica in partnership with Virgin Media O2, draws on thousands of OECD data points to assess countries across … Read more

While Samsung’s new “Infinity Display” on the Galaxy S8 has drawn most of the attention, the handset also claims a quieter but significant milestone: it’s the first smartphone to support gigabit LTE. Qualcomm announced last year that the first gigabit LTE-capable smartphone would arrive in the first half of 2017. Many industry watchers suspected Samsung’s … Read more